Royal Flush Cavaliers

BREEDER OF AKC CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL PUPPIES ~ ALSO OFFERING STUD SERVICE AND BREED RESCUE.

Supplies, Care and Health

All
puppies need routine veterinary care and routine visits for exams and
vaccinations.

Be considerate of their diet, activity & dental
hygiene.Proper diet, moderate exercise and regular dental cleanings are critical to your dog's long term health.Cavaliers
are moderate shedders, so grooming every 8 weeks is a good idea. Keep
their coat short if you want to avoid the shedding.Be
sure to check and clean their ears on a regular basis, especially after a bath.
They can get moisture or wax build-up which can cause irritation or infection.Cavaliers are sweet, social and very smart dogs; with consistency they are a breeze to train completely in a few months. Consider puppy socialization classes and professional trainers if
you're not experienced and want to ensure that training is quick.

We are often asked if one needs a large yard for a Cavalier and the answer is absolutely not. One of the great things about this breed is their adaptability. Cavaliers can live in a Manhattan studio or a large a farm and be fine. They can get adequate exercise indoors or keep up with you on your daily walk. Cavaliers owners know the saying: "Let me out! Let me out! I want to come in!." Cavaliers will train well and go outside to do their business but they do not like being outside in the yard or roaming at large - especially alone. One thing any Cavalier enthusiast knows is that they simply want to be with and do it all with you - anytime and all the time. It's what makes them such wonderful companions.

We're
often asked what you need for your new puppy. Below we have put
together a list of products that we use and recommend for new puppy
owners.We
can also order a basic start kit for you which includes a crate and
other new puppy supplies:

Vet: First
and foremost it's important to have a veterinarian for your new baby.
If you need help finding one in your area, let us know and we can help
you.

Treats:
We use Old Mother Hubbard Biscuits (all flavors). Click the link below to visit their site:http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/product.aspx?&cat=1&pid=3We also recommend rope toys, nylabones and kongs - nothing with rawhide and
avoid treats made in China. Treats are for training and good deeds.

Collars and Harnesses: We recommend an adjustable nylon collar but prefer a harness with leash to start.Your new puppy outgrow their collar/harness so do not buy a high
priced ones for babies. The less expensive nylon ones will serve
best until they're full grown.

Shampoo and Brushes
- Basic Flea and Tick shampoo is fine - Blue shampoo to make white hair
whitest. Rake brushes are best as you can groom them as needed.

Crate Training: Crate
training is a great way to create structure for your new baby. It also
helps with housetraining and avoiding the hazards associated with
teething.
When trained properly they actually enjoy the "my space" feeling of the
crate and it's not challenging to get them to go in. We recommend 30"
crates and basic mats.

Flea and Heartworms We use Frontline for flea and tick and Heartgard for heartworm preventative. You will get these prodcuts from your vet.

~ COMMON ISSUES, CONCERNS. AND VACCINATION PROTOCOL INFORMATION WITH NEW PUPPIES ~

We
work tirelessly to ensure that all puppies are checked by us and our
vet before placement into their new homes. There are occasions where
common issues can slip past us when puppies do not present any
symptoms. The following are the most common issues and concerns with new puppies:

WORMS AND INTESTINAL PARASITESAll puppies are born with intestinal parasites.
During the last tri-menster of a bitch's pregnancy her rising progesterone levels cause immature
worm larvae (toxocara canis larvae) encysted in her muscles to awaken, swim through the
uterine wall and into puppies before they're born. By two or three
weeks of age puppies are shedding worm eggs and infecting each other.
As de-worming only removes adult worms in the intestinal tract, it is impossible for even the best and most hygienic breeder to completely
eliminate worms. As children can infect themselves with worms through
fecal oral contact wediscourage you
from letting your dog lick you on the lips, and we encourage frequent
de-worming. The newer heart worm preventatives can help control worms and keep your yard free of worm eggs too.

ROUNDWORMS

Roundworms can be contracted in many different ways,
frequently from a mother to her unborn puppy. Because there are so many
ways for your dog to be infected with roundworms, they
are very easy to spread. It is essential to keep your dog’s living
area clean and prevent them from eating wild animals.

HOOKWORMS
The name “hookworm” is derived from the hook-like
mouth-parts these parasites use to anchor themselves on the lining of
the
intestinal wall. Puppies should be treated for hookworm
at 2,4,6 and 8 weeks of age due to the high rate of hookworm
infection in newborn puppies.

COCCIDIA

Many
researchers maintain that virtually all dogs and cats have been
infected
with the organism at one time or another during their life. Most
coccidial infections are harmless,cause minimal symptoms and are
eliminated by normal body defense mechanisms. Many puppies are never
physically
affected by this protozoa. About 60% of all puppies
have coccidia parasite in their digestive systems. Any stress (such as when a
puppy leaves its
littermates for a new home) can cause the coccidia to
flourish, and this can lead to diarrhea. We treat puppies before
placement in new homes if we see any signs of Coccidia but some do not
have symptoms.

GIARDIAGiardia
is a protozoan parasite that lives in
the intestine of affected animals. Recent research has shown that
Giardia is present in up to 11% of the general population of pets
and as many as 50% of all puppies. It is estimated that 70% of all dogs
and puppies n the US have the protozoa in their systems. Infection can
occur from contact with
the
environment (streams, ponds, mud puddles, or stools on the ground) or
with other
animals carrying the protozoa. Any environmental water or any
place that other dogs,
cats, squirrels, etc. could have walked or left stools is a potential
contamination source.
Not all animals with Giardia show signs of carrying
it.

HEART MURMURSAn innocent or physiologic heart murmur is a heart murmur that has no impact on the dog's health. It
is very common for young puppies to
develop an innocent heart murmur while they are growing rapidly. The
murmur may first appear at 6-8 weeks of age, and a puppy with an
innocent heart murmur will usually outgrow it by about 6 months of
age. This type of murmur is benign. In general, a
physiologic or innocent heart murmur will have a low intensity (usually
Grade I-II out of VI).

YOUR PUPPY NEEDS TO HAVE VACCINATIONS

Your puppy will receive a vaccination for
Distemper, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus, and Adenovirus Type 2 before going into their new home. You will need to schedule an appointment with your vet to continue their shot protocol as these vaccinations will continue and are generally given every three weeks. It is not the
number of vaccinations which is important, it is the age of the puppy at
the last vaccination. The last Distemper must be given at 15-16 weeks,
the last Parvo at 18-20 weeks. Rabies can be given any time after 12
weeks. That is why we your vet will need to know the puppy’s date of birth which is on our contract.
Until the vaccination series is completed puppies should not go to
public parks or be around stray dogs. They can go outdoors in your
yard, or to puppy class where the other puppies are likely being seen
regularly by their own vet, or be around your friends' dogs which are
well vaccinated.

BREED ISSUES

All purebred dogs have their issues and Cavaliers are no exception. Eye, hip, and patella problems do exist in all toy breeds, including Cavaliers, but Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) and Syringomyelia (SM) prove much more challenging problems to the breed and breeders . Cardiologist statistics (world
wide), show 50% of cavaliers will develop at least a mild
heart murmur by the age of 5 years - this is early onset MVD and why we offer a five year health guarantee. About 70% of Cavs will develop a heart mumur by age 7 and over 98% by the age
of ten. Cavaliers can still lead perfectly normal lives for many years
after developing a murmur, as the breed in general has adapted to the
condition,. Some may eventually need medication to help with symptoms
& comfort in later years. A very small percentage can progress
quickly with the condition despite medication. Eradicating this
condition completely is not possible and it is reasonable to expect that that nearly
all Cavaliers will eventually get a heart murmur. A good breeder will continue to work to improve the longevity of their lines but even with annual check ups there are no 100% guarantees on any living being - human, animal or otherwise. Do your due diligence but do consider this before your purchase.

Syringomyelia is defined as a
condition that results in the development of fluid-containing cavities
within the parenchyma of the spinal cord as a consequence of abnormal
cerebrospinal fluid movement through the foramen magnum. A cause of SM is an
inappropriately small or developed occipital bone. This malformation
Chiari-like malformation (CM), a condition that appears similar to
"Chiari type 1" malformation in humans. The identification of this
disease in Cavaliers is relatively new but with the ability to study the
condition using MRI, it has been discovered that CM exists in 98% of
Cavaliers, so we don't know how much CM may have always existed in the
breed. It is thought that CM can cause SM, which may or may not result
in dogs with symptoms. CM/SM is known to exist, in research so far,
in over 38 other breeds, some just as prevalent as the Cavalier. There
is also conflicting data that SM exists without CM. So far mandatory
subsidized MRI studies in some countries have proven that
breeding clear scanned dogs together unfortunately does not eliminate
the condition. There continues to be lots of debate this subject.

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO (COURTESY OF ANIMAL PLANET) BELOW FOR COMPLETE INFO ON THE CAVALIER.This video features ALL of the breed basics including history, temperament and care.

Not sure where to start? Order our supply kit and take it home with your new puppy!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO ORDER (AND HAVE WAITING FOR YOU AT PUP PICK UP) A SET UP SIMILAR TO THE ONE PICTURED PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. WE'RE HAPPY TO DO SO FOR ALL CLIENTS AT AN ADDITIONAL FEE. WE CAN ARRANGE BASIC STARTER PACKAGE OR CUSTOM PACKAGES AS REQUESTED. EMAIL FOR PRICING ON CUSTOM PACKAGES.

Note: We need at least 7 days notice prior to your puppy pick up date for all package ordering.